Lovely Antique French Silver Wine Taster from Paris France, Handmade by well known Silversmith, Christofle in their Paris Workshops. Fully & clearly Hallmarked with the French Christofle Silver Hallmarks. Dimensions: about 3 1/4" x 4 1/8" to the end of the Thumb Rest. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent with no dents, dings or repairs.
Because this is a very early example, the Weight is a further indication of the Quality at that time. Normally, later examples weigh approximately 65 grams and this example Weighs approximately 95.1 grams.

Signed, stamped 'Bronze' and by the Sculptor, Max leVerrier, he is a world renowed French Sculptor. Handmade in LeVerrier's Paris workshop. Simple but tastefully decorated in relief with a French Lily and is both practical as well decorative. Superb condition considering it's Age & Use. Fully & clearly Hallmarked on the underside (see Photos for more Details) Original model and it works.

F Y I, in my 'Letter Openers' I have more photos AND

on eBay,item #391514050533 is a small Letter Clip by the same Artist, (Pince A Corrrier) and is $395. Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/391514050533?ul_noapp=true
Seller misspelled 'Courier'.
AND, item # 391764666954
is a Letter Opener by this Artist, @ $285.

Alfénide Orfèvrerie XIXe siècle

Very lovely, heavy and very practical early Christofle French Soup Ladle from world renowned Silvermsith, Christofle.

Clearly & fully Hallmarked on the underside of the Handle, Please see Photos for the Hallmarks.

Dimensions: about 12 3/4 inches Long and weighs more than 200, grams.
This Ladle is heavier and longer than later models.

Alfénide was a small high-end firm of Silversmiths & Chemists in Paris, competing with Christofle in the late 1900s and was purchased by Charles Christofle in 1880, it's Name was changed and became 'Orfèvrerie Gallia' one of Christofle's Hallmarks.

In 1908 Alfenide obtained it's own Hallmark, so this Spoon was made before that date, bearing the original Hallmarks for Christrofle.